by RetroRuth | Oct 10, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Who’s ready for a cocktail? This is Robert Burns! From 2-in-1 International Recipe Cards, 1977 [cooked-sharing] Call Mr. Plow, that’s my name, that name again is Mr. Plow! “How is it?” “It’s strong, but pretty good.” The Verdict: Pretty Good From The Tasting Notes...
by RetroRuth | Jan 24, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Who’s ready for a Monte Carlo? Bonus on this one, we get to break out the Benedictine! Monte Carlo Author: 2-in-1 International Drink Cards, 1977 Ingredients 11/2 jiggers blended whiskey 1/2 jigger Benedictine 1 dash Angostura bitters Instructions Shake well with ice...
by RetroRuth | Oct 18, 2013 | Cocktails
Happy Friday! This week we have another cocktail with Benedictine in it, AND another cocktail from the 1943 edition of The Joy of Cooking. We can’t help it. The cocktails in this book are really interesting! Benedictine Cocktail Author: The Joy of Cooking, 1943...
by RetroRuth | Oct 11, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
It’s Friday! Let’s celebrate it with a vintage drink! This week we are making the Queen Elizabeth Cocktail from the 1943 edition of The Joy of Cooking. Tom was interested in it because it is yet another cocktail with Benedictine. Queen Elizabeth Cocktail Author: The...
by RetroRuth | Sep 13, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
Thank heaven it’s Friday! And the best part about Friday? Time for cocktails! This week we have Gypsy from the much loved 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection from 1977. Gypsy Author: 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection, 1977 Ingredients 1 jigger vodka...
